CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE
For the week of:
April 13, 2008
Lewisville Police Explorers Win Four Events at State Competition
Eight students in the Lewisville Police Department Explorers program competed in the 2008 State Explorer Competition at UT-Dallas in Richardson on April 5, capturing four first-place finishes. A total of 52 teams representing 20 Explorer posts participated in the event, which featured contests in eight police scenarios. Lewisville’s two four-member teams placed first in Robbery in Progress, Crime Scene Search, Misdemeanor Traffic Stop and Felony Traffic Stop. They also placed second in Crisis Negotiation and Call for Police, and third in Burglary in Progress.
Team members were Emily Amenta, Ben Chaffin, Nick Cofer, Stephen Ramirez, R.H. Feliz, Bret Kenny, Jasmine Littrell, Valerie Castillo and Ryan O'Leary. The students were accompanied by Lewisville Police Officers Schenequa Guy, Chris Clements and Jesse Flores.
Environmental Report Available for DCTA Commuter Rail Project
The Final Environmental Impact Determination document for the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) regional rail project now is available for public viewing. It can be accessed on-line at http://www.raildcta.net/documents.asp?area=rail or in person at the DCTA offices located at 1660 S. Stemmons, Suite 250, in Lewisville. The document also can be requested on a computer CD by calling the DCTA at 972.221.4600.
Because the DCTA rail project will not use federal funds for capital construction, local approval of the environmental document is appropriate. The local approving authority for the RailDCTA Final Environmental Impact Determination (FEID) will be the DCTA Board of Directors. The board is expected to approve the document at its next regular meeting on April 24.
Local approval will allow engineering and design activities to be expedited, which will help keep the project on schedule to operate service by late 2010. Early completion of the project will provide travelers with options for dealing with construction related to congestion on Interstate 35E.
The FEID document contains no significant changes from the draft document. Comments received during the 45-day review and comment period for the draft appear in the final version, along with responses. The comments include those from both regulatory and resource agencies, and the public.
LLELA Minor-Porter Log House Opens Window into Denton County History
Visitors to Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) can catch a glimpse at Denton County’s history during monthly tours and demonstrations at the Minor-Porter Log House on Saturday, April 19. The cabin, which dates to about 1869, has been completely restored and furnished with all the trappings of everyday frontier life. Log House Open House is held the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming dates are April 19 and May 17. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors through the cabin and associated structures and to answer questions in an informal self-paced tour. There is no additional fee beyond the $3 LLELA entry fee.
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is 2,000-acre wilderness of prairies, forests and wetlands managed as a wildlife preserve by a group of agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the University of North Texas, the City of Lewisville, Lewisville ISD and Texas A & M University. Its mission is to preserve and restore native ecosystems and to provide and promote environmental education and scientific research.
LLELA is open to the public every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for fishing, hiking, camping, bird watching, kayaking/canoeing, picnicking and other outdoor activities. For information, visit www.ias.unt.edu/llela or call 972.219.3930.
FM 407 Bridge Over Interstate 35E to Close April 26 for Resurfacing
The FM 407 bridge over Interstate 35E will be closed Saturday, April 26, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the Texas Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic during those times. Message boards at each entrance to the bridge and on Interstate 35E will advise drivers of the closure and direct them to detour routes.
Garden Oaks Screening Wall Repairs
The City of Lewisville has contracted with Ratliff Hardscape to make repairs to the Garden Oaks screening wall along Valley Ridge Boulevard between Crosshaven Drive and Appalachian Trail. Demolition is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, with repairs scheduled to follow as soon as possible. During this time, delays due to equipment and construction activity in the alley should be expected.
Alley Closure Between College Parkway and Yorkshire Circle
The City of Lewisville street division will be making alley repairs between College Parkway and Yorkshire Circle. The alley will be closed to through traffic. Homeowners can enter from Tiburon Bend or Abilene. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 14, 2008, and be completed Thursday, April 24, 2008, weather permitting. This will require that trash be placed in front of the residences until the work has been completed.
Fox Avenue Construction
The eastbound and westbound lanes of Fox Avenue from Edmonds Lane to Valley Parkway will be reduced to one lane in each direction on the south side of the roadway beginning Friday, April 11 at approximately 1:00 p.m. The existing conditions (one lane each direction on the south side) will remain the same on Fox Avenue from IH-35E to Edmonds.
Work is being performed in the areas listed below.
Use caution in these work zones.
Use caution in these work zones.
Street Repairs
Continuing with street panel and sidewalk repairs on Valencia, Babbling Brook from Buffalo Bend to Old Orchard, and on Church Street
Alley repairs in the 1800 block of College Parkway
Crack sealing on Corporate Drive between I-35 and Hwy 121
Asphalt repairs on Main Street at Church.
Making repairs to the Garden Oaks Screening Wall along Valley Ridge Blvd. between Crosshaven Dr. and Appalachian Trail
Making alley repairs between College Parkway and Yorkshire Circle
Sanitary Sewer Line and Manhole Repairs
Main line cleaning and video inspection of sewer mains in the Hunters Glen Addition
Upcoming Events
April Meetings & Events
- April 14 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
April 15 CDBG Meeting
April 15 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
April 17 Transportation Board Meeting
April 19 Old Town Farmer’s Market
April 21 City Council Meeting
April 26 Old Town Farmer’s Market
April 28 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
April 30 Library Board Meeting
May Meetings & Events
- May 1-2 Fire Dept Pipe, Drum & Color Guard Symposium & Workshop
May 3 Old Town Farmer’s Market
May 3 Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 5 City Council Meeting
May 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
May 7 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
May 10 Old Town Farmer’s Market
May 10 Lewisville Second Saturday Collection Day
May 12 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
May 14 Park Board Meeting
May 17 Old Town Farmer’s Market
May 19 City Council Meeting
May 20 CDBG Meeting
May 20 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
May 21 Library Board Meeting
May 24 Old Town Farmer’s Market
May 26 Holiday – Offices Closed
May 31 Old Town Farmer’s Market
